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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:14 BST

Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:21 BST

Shin Megami Tensei 4 video shows you the samurai way

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Shin Megami Tensei 4 has a new video showing you the way of the samurai, skills which will come in handy when you are fighting powerful demons in expansive dungeons. Whatever you choose to do in the game will also alter it, and you can bask in some of the epic story arch and branching plot lines as well. ATLUS will release the game on 3DS in July.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:13 BST

Halo Bootcamp pops up on Korean Game Rating Board

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A listing for a Halo Bootcamp popped up on the Korean Game Rating Board today, mentioning both Halo 3 and “PC online game” in the same breath.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:05 BST

Xbox One patent outlines Achievement implementation for watching TV programs

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An Xbox One patent filed by Microsoft could see the firm implementing Achievements for watching certain TV programs using the new system.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 19:22 BST

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers hits Europe in September

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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers will be released in Europe in September. The dungeon crawler was released on 3DS in North America back in April, and NIS America is handling the European publishing. You can expect it on September 13. Thanks, Nintendo Life.

Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:04 BST

inFamous: Second Son shots show protagonist offing a DUP guard

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Sony has released a set of inFamous: Second Son screenshots. Like with the Killzone: Shadowfall shots we posted earlier, a couple look familiar, but some don’t. Have look anyway. Second Son is in development at Sucker Punch and is expected as launch title for PS4. You can find out all the details on it culled from the June issue of Game Informer here.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 17:40 BST

Killzone: Shadowfall artwork and screens released

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Sony has released some screenshots for Killzone: Shadowfall. I think a couple in there are new, as I haven’t seen them on the site. The previously seen ones have been added to the gallery as well so they are all in one place. Shadowfall was announced during the PS4 reveal in February and is a launch title for the new system.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:16 BST

Xbox One features remote play, can talk to you – report

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Xbox One will not only use Kinect for voice commands, but the camera will also talk to you and let you know if there is someone in the room it doesn’t recognize, and will ask the person to identify themselves.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 16:31 BST

Left 4 Dead 2 patch updates both Windows and Linux versions

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Left 4 Dead 2 has been patched with updates which apply to both the Windows and Linux versions of the zombie infested shooter. One of the bigger fixes is to a Jockey exploit, the bastard, which will no longer allow players to insta-kill him when shoving the jerk mid leap. Other fixes include restoring sounds and the like. The full thing is posted below courtesy of PCgamesN. As usual, the patch will apply when you fire up Steam.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 16:22 BST

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara trailer introduces you to the Dwarf

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Capcom has released a trailer showing Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara’s Dwarf class. The character has high hit points, high constitution, and loads of strength. They can also wield an ax and shield, making them a typically resplendent tank. Check it out below. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is due in June on PSN, Xbox Live Wii U e-Shop, and PC for $14.99.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:50 BST

Son of Nor video shows gameplay, Oculus Rift support announced

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Son of Nor developer StillAlive Studios has added Oculus Rift support to the game, as if support for mind control device Emotiv EPOC wasn’t enough to whet your whistle. The video below features the action-adventure game’s producer Chris Polus casting spells, exploring and solving puzzles along with the announcement of Rift support. Watch below. With five days left on Kickstarter, the project has garnered $93,846 in funding towards the $150,000 goal.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:25 BST

ITC says Xbox 360 doesn’t violate Motorola patent

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A six-person committee formed by the International Trade Commission has ruled that Xbox 360 doesn’t violate a patent owned by Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:05 BST

Sir, You Are Being Hunted video shows off a mountain biome

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Sir, You Are Being Hunted has a new video available, and it shows off one of the game’s biomes. Big Robot’s Jim Rossignol walks you through the mountain region. It looks rather lovely and if you are heading to Rezzed in June, you will be able to see it first hand. The playable alpha for Kickstarter backers is getting close as well, according to RPS.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:43 BST

DeNA bringing G.I. JOE: Battleground and D&D: Arena of War heading to mobile

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DeNA has announced partnerships with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to create free-to-play mobile games G.I. JOE: Battleground and Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:14 BST

Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: flying strategy to new heights

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Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 13:54 BST

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes launches today on Wii U

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LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is now available for Wii. The game was released last year on other platforms and sales reached over 3.5 million. The game can be purchased through retail or through the eShop for €49.99 / £39.99. Check out the launch trailer below showing off all sorts of neat Wii U features and cuteness.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:16 BST

Fightback: Ninja Theory announces free-to-play mobile brawler

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Fightback is the new free-to-play fighting game from DmC: Devil May Cry developer Ninja Theory. It’s heading to iOS and Android formats courtesy of publisher Chillingo this summer.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 13:00 BST

Ninja Theory trademarks ‘Fightback’ ahead of today’s reveal

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Ninja Theory filed a trademark for something called ‘Fightback’ back on May 2. The filing was unearthed ahead of the studio announcing something big later today.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:45 BST

Xbox One: “Europe is critical” says Microsoft’s Spencer

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Xbox One is not a US-centric console, Microsoft Games Studio’s vice-president Phil Spencer has stressed, and has called Europe ‘critical’ to the company’s success moving forward.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:34 BST

PS4: Mark Cerny to discuss console’s creation at GameLab conference

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PlayStation 4′s creation will be detailed by the console’s architect Mark Cerny at this year’s GameLab conference, taking place between June 26-28 in Barcelona.

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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 12:25 BST

Joe Danger team working on new, next-gen IP

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Joe Danger studio Hello Games has confirmed it is working on a new IP for undisclosed next-gen formats.

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